when i turned autoupdate off it stopped bugging me. i had over 100% cpu usage for long periods of time so i looked up this page.== thx guys it didn't slow down my internet connection but i used my whole Good Luck! update process Very dangerouss!!

To help you analyze the wuauclt.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: Security Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such Dude Runs in backround when you have Auto-updates enabled. Kevin it takes up 98% of my cpu,crippling,seems to disable norton,disableing auto updates has no effect, help! Contact the game manufacterer and see what they say about it!

Ron It is an annoyance. Compact Print results Your file has expired or does not exists. Both are applications. We did not install any 16 bit application in this machine.

That could render your system inoperable. Your file is being scanned by VirusTotal in this moment,results will be shown as they're generated. It slowed my computer, downloaded viruses, AND disabled my sound device. Description: The original wuauclt.exe from Microsoft is an important part of Windows, but often causes problems.

Omnivorous i do not know what it is, but i tried ending it and it would just restart. i have checked it in microsoft site and searched in google as well. After you turn it off if you try to go to MS auto update web page and try to make it work they will tell you to turn it back on. craigL This file blocks software use, and or functionality,it hogs memory as it keeps opening several instances of itself and slows down system John i dont like this file, i have

When you view the Task Manager, it should say "SYSTEM" for user name. then rigtclick on the new shortcut on the desktop, select properties and in "Start in" set it to: C:\I did say I was confused, didn't I.Thank you for your patience..... kenboyles72 My System is safe, and wuauclt.exe is downloading the SP2. 115480 Bytes, Version: 5.4.3790.2182 S!Ri It will not harm your system to stop this process. Please suggest me how to solve this problem. Thanks in advance. Reply Subscribe View Best Answer RELATED TOPICS: Wuauclt.exe not found.

Now I have killed the process, deleted wuauclt.exe and renamed wuauclt1.exe to wuauclt.exe. Fp1 Like many others have said it is the auto updater for MS. this file wasn't even on my comp till i got a virus ever since then it's been running in the task manager i keep turning it off and it keeps coming I can prevent the error from occurring if I turn off Windows Automatic Update, but I would like to get to the root of the problem.

It is, like many here have said an Automatic Update file. then turns itself off. Also search for ns7.exe and ftpuser.exe. Rose this wuauclt is a background virus it alous its crator[master] to control you pc[reset,delite files,actualy it can do enithing] See also: Link tigerclaw It can be bad and good, but

shawn131 slows down pc, causes internet(dialup) to drop out hobbs PC is shutdown Shunmu that's an update application for windows, but you can safely remove that process from your tasklist manager. I also killed WGA altogether.Both of these and most other Windows programs will automatically turn into servers on your machine and send back any and everything you have, do, visit, type The size of the file that is supposed to be deleted is 122 kb.. I have tried several times to upload it and the proccess freezes.

I'm getting a hit for wuauclt every sixteen seconds. If it is not possible to delete then search for a file removal program and remove the file using removal program. Virus with same file name: Backdoor.Clt - Symantec Corporation Troj/Cult-B - Sophos Click to Run a Free Scan for wuauclt.exe related errors Users Opinions Average user rating of wuauclt.exe: based on Get rid of it!

Download and run malwarebytes for a full scan. Suggestion: delete it and rename it right away to -- wuauclt.exe Then it won't appear again (terminated). The program has no visible window. It might be malware, but I'm not 100% sure.

There could be either 2 files wuauclt1 and wuauclt or jus wuauclt. See also: Link Dutch trooper I have the same problem. Description of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista, for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7, and for Windows Server 2008 R2 Cannot Update Windows using Windows Update Last edited Any Ideas?

What a stupid comment "Virus and spyware" neus If this is part of the auto updates, then why does it still run when you have automatic updates disabled? ORACLE Turning off automatic updates would not turn it off on min e. Yes or no?John Mwin XP Home 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3ccleanerreg supremeKasper [the friendly AV :-) ] 7.0 -------------------- Paradox: the same boat tied up in two different places at the same chicky wuauclt.exe 111 kb / wuauclt1.exe 165 kb inmy win xp directory bong This is a file required by Windows Security Control Center See also: Link William.

are we all learning something here?back soon -------------------- Paradox: the same boat tied up in two different places at the same time. jesse This will affect system Performance Chandravel it's a windows auto update file, it should be in 2 locations only, system32 and prefetch, anywhere else and it could be a virus Whenever I tried to connect to the internet, it turned off my computer in the minute any activity was started in browser or download manager, etc. Don Pelotas View Member Profile 8.11.2008 13:41 Post #2 Global Moderator Group: Global moderators Posts: 29024 Joined: 7.04.2005 wuauclt.exe is a process managing automatic updates for Microsoft Windows.

queued waiting scanning finished NOT FOUND STOPPED Result: 0/41 (0%)Loading server information... However, I don't like yet another process running. I can't go to Windows Update since it closes within a second and I can't turn off/on Automatic Updates or I'll get this error; "Windows cannot find; 'shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\10\::{36eef7db-88ad-4e81...\pageSettings'. Make sure Just to head off those that will criticize without trying, you don't need closing quotes. 0 This discussion has been inactive for over a year.

I had one in my windows xp,and with many programs ive checked up its neutral Diego chuj wie co to jest. if yes, then you should disable it..............it's only for advanced users.

spend your time in something else Report Michael- Jan 29, 2013 09:09PM Million thanks mate. Step 2: Burn Hirens BootCD into an optical disk. 3. RUN MemTest86+" from HIREN's CD to check your RAM 2. if you can get the pc or laptop to boot into the windows repair console from the install disc. Loading... So I was able to get my things and start a fresh install. Johnny Phung 411,036 views 3:28 Fix Windows Errors by Re-registering All Your DLL's by Britec - Duration: 8:06. Reply Bigrep...

Fixing "\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM is missing or corrupt" on Windows Windows Setup CD/DVD Required!Some of the solutions below require the use of the Microsoft Windows setup CD or DVD. If the Windows Xp operating system is still intact (you have not erased the XP from the hard drive) this instruction will repair the system bootfile. Quote:then wen i turned it back on and started up windows it came up with a msg saying that my page file sumthing was to small and u must go to Sometimes the...

System is fine in other regards 3. I reset perms and ownership and still can't open it. Join & Ask a Question Need Help in Real-Time? Jump to content Citrix Citrix Discussions Log In Citrix.com Knowledge Center Product Documentation Communities Blogs All CategoriesAppDNAArchived Products (includes End of Life)Citrix CloudCitrix Connector for System CenterCitrix Developer ExchangeCitrix Developer Network All Rights Reserved Privacy & Terms This may also be because you do not havesuffic...